Reliquary Locket Containing 1st-Class Relic Of ST. Louise De Marillac With Coa

Lot description

Religious first-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint Louise de Marillac (also known as Louise Le Gras, co-founder of the Daughters of Charity, French, 1591-1660), housed in a silver-tone metal locket reliquary, with hinged cover, on serpentine chain, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and Society of the Girls of Charity, certificate dated 23 April, 1900, locket: approx 7/8"diam, necklace: approx 15.5"l, 16.5 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: from the extensive collection of a long-time contributor of relics, Catholic church goods, and liturgical antiques NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. STANDARD TREATMENTS ASSUMED ON ALL COLORED STONES